Capital Advisor / Debt Financing Specialist — Structure Funding for Pre-Revenue Acquisition (CA)

I'm looking for an experienced capital advisor or debt-financing specialist to help structure and source funding for a qualified borrower on a pending engagement. The situation: Borrower is a California-based operator with an existing, cash-flowing business He's contracted to fund a ~$215K buildout (signed scope in hand) but wants to fund it without pulling operating cash from his existing entity He's open to financing secured by inventory, equities, or real property — but needs a lender who can actually write secured/collateral-backed paper to a CA borrower (licensing has been the sticking point with out-of-state lenders) Pre-revenue on the NewCo, so traditional cash-flow underwriting on the new entity won't work — this needs creative structuring (asset-backed, cross-collateralization, owner's existing balance sheet, etc.) What I need from you: Assess the borrower's profile and recommend realistic financing structures Identify and connect to lenders/capital sources who can execute in California Help structure the deal so it closes cleanly (term sheet guidance, collateral structuring) Ideally bring your own lender relationships, not just advice You're a fit if you have: Direct experience in commercial lending, debt advisory, or capital markets A track record sourcing asset-backed or secured financing for SMBs Familiarity with CA lending/licensing (DFPI Financing Law) is a big plus Real lender relationships you can activate To apply: Tell me (1) a similar deal you've sourced or structured, (2) the type of lenders/capital you have access to, and (3) how you'd approach a pre-revenue CA borrower with collateral to pledge. One paragraph is fine — I read every response.